by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’re buying or selling a home in Charlevoix, MI, getting a home inspection in Charlevoix is one of the smartest moves you can make to ensure the property is safe, sound, and worth the investment. But what exactly happens during a home inspection, and...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Apr 22, 2025 | Home Inspection
I get calls every week from excited buyers who’ve found their dream vacation home in Northern Michigan. They’ve fallen in love with a cottage on Torch Lake or discovered a hidden gem cabin near Gaylord that’s been sitting empty for months—sometimes...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Mar 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
After completing over 2,000 home inspections across northern Michigan, I’ve seen the same preventable problems over and over again. As a Board Certified Master Inspector® (CMI®), my job is to evaluate safety, structural, and functional issues in properties—not...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Feb 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Winter presents a unique opportunity to enhance a property’s efficiency, safety, and overall appeal. Homeowners looking to boost their investment can take advantage of the colder months to implement targeted improvements that not only provide immediate benefits...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Jan 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Michigan winter transforms the state into a picturesque wonderland, but the heavy snow and freezing temperatures also bring unique challenges for homebuyers. If you’re house hunting this season, keep an observant eye out for these often-overlooked details to...
